The Front Plot is now a legit growing space. Last season we dug up a rectangle out of most of the front lawn, leveled the ground somewhat, put a very small amount of compost on and grew pumpkins, squashes and corn in there. Now it was time to get more serious about growing more food … More Boom! We Got More Food Security
Another heat wave is upon us as we hurtle towards summer. Thankfully, the mornings and evenings are still somewhat cool. Most of the crops are in the garden now. I still have spares of some things, which have come in useful to replace seedlings eaten by my dreaded enemy: the molluscs. Let’s just say I’m … More Things You Shouldn’t do With an Axe
I was a little bit confused when I found a giant egg in the coop. This egg could only have been laid by Juliette or Annie, as the others were accounted for. Betty is currently in the garage while I look after a small sore spot on her lower leg that looks like something she … More Um, I Think Annie Started Laying
Spring has well and truly sprung and I have been busy doing things all over the place in the garden. One of the things that has been taking up my time is dealing with the kale. The kale from last season did splendidly well. The problem is, it’s a new season now and the kale has been … More The Great Kale Harvest
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